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Wii U: Go Behind The Scenes With Bayonetta 2 and See The Wonderful 101 as Nintendo Announces Two Zelda Games, Mario, Mario Kart and Other Fan-Favorite Franchises
- January 23, 2013
- By Derrick Smith
- 3DS, Featured, Nintendo Wii, Previews, Updates, WiiU
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Nintendo President Satoru Iwata unleashed Wii U news in an installment of Nintendo Direct today as he outlined Nintendo’s future plans for the console. Iwata revealed how the Wii U launch line-up will be bolstered by a long list of top game franchises headed for the new console. These are games that long-time players and newcomers alike will love to [...]

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NASCAR The Game: Inside Line Review
- November 25, 2012
- By Mark Turcotte
- Nintendo Wii, PS3, Reviews, Xbox 360
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There’s two laps to go. There’s a Green and White Checkered and you’re low on fuel. Your crew chief is shouting in your ear to lay off the gas until the restart and your spotter keeps cutting in to let you know that the driver behind you has agreed to give you a push at the restart. If what I [...]

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Skylanders: Giants Review
- November 8, 2012
- By Mark Turcotte
- 3DS, Nintendo Wii, PS3, Reviews, Xbox 360
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As a child I loved collecting action figures and figurines of my favorite comic book and movie heroes. Posing them and lining them up on my dresser was something I would spend countless hours doing. I always imagined that they could come to life and battle some of the most dangerous villains ever known. Last year Toys For Bob made [...]

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LEGO The Lord of the Rings UK Launch Date
- October 30, 2012
- By Derrick Smith
- 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PS3, PSVITA, Xbox 360
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games have announced that LEGO: The Lord of the Rings, will be available in stores in the UK on Friday November 23rd for the PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Xbox 360, Wii, Windows PC, Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS. With so many formats covered you would think a Wii U version would also be in [...]

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Nintendo Drops Price of Wii To $129.99 In Time For Holiday Rush
- October 17, 2012
- By Derrick Smith
- News, Nintendo Wii
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Nintendo is dropping the Wii console to a suggested retail price of $129.99 U.S. in advance of the busy holiday shopping season. The new configuration is beginning to arrive in stores now, and will be broadly available in the U.S. by Oct. 28. This new configuration includes a black Wii console and both Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort on a single [...]

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Skylanders Giants Game & Features Trailer
- September 14, 2012
- By Derrick Smith
- iPhone, Nintendo Wii, PC, PS3, Updates, Xbox 360
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This latest Skylanders Giants trailer features some of the new Skylanders cast– including Tree Rex, Bouncer and Pop Fizz. Skylanders Giants builds upon the breakthrough fundamentals of the Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure, merging the physical and virtual realms with an innovative line of cross-platform toys with “brains,” which players everywhere can magically bring to life in the world of Skylands. Using [...]

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NBA 2K13: See The Official Trailer Featuring The Work Of Momentous
- September 10, 2012
- By Derrick Smith
- Nintendo Wii, PC, PS3, PSP, Videos, WiiU, Xbox 360
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If you weren’t excited already, here is the brand new NBA 2K13 Official Trailer to fill your appetite. Featuring the work of Momentous. NBA 2K13 releases October 2 for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP and PC. The WiiU version will also be available when Nintendo launches their new console this fall.

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‘La-Mulana’ Coming To WiiWare
- September 6, 2012
- By Derrick Smith
- Nintendo Wii, Previews
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LA-MULANA is a complete “archaeology action and exploration” game allowing players to take control of Professor Lemeza and his inseparable whip to discover the mysteries of Humanity. Players face all types of traps, enemies and Guardians in what is being considered the greatest adventure every created for WiiWare. Features: – The best “archaeology action and exploration” game. – Over 40 [...]

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Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two – See ‘The Story Begins’ Official Disney Trailer
- July 12, 2012
- By Derrick Smith
- Nintendo Wii, Previews, PS3, Xbox 360
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Watch the musical intro from Disney Epic Mickey 2 The Power Of Two – Mickey Mouse & Oswald the Lucky Rabbit battle to save the magical world of Wasteland.

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The Amazing Spider-Man Swings Into Retailers Today
- June 26, 2012
- By Derrick Smith
- News, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PS3, Xbox 360
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If your spider-senses are tinglin’, it’s because The Amazing Spider-Man video game has web-slung its way onto retail store shelves today in North America, and will be available in Europe on June 29th. The Amazing Spider-Man video game serves as an epilogue story to this summer’s upcoming blockbuster feature film, heralding Spidey’s return to a free-roaming Manhattan as players take [...]

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Nintendo Direct Event Happening This Friday @ 5am BST
- June 21, 2012
- By Derrick Smith
- 3DS, News, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Updates
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Looking forward to new info, trailers and other news about the latest games – as well as titles coming up on the horizon – for Nintendo 3DS? Then look no further than the next edition of Nintendo Direct which will air this Friday, June 22nd at 5am BST/6am CET. The next European Nintendo Direct will be hosted by Satoru Shibata, [...]

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Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two Receives US Launch Date
- June 11, 2012
- By Derrick Smith
- News, Nintendo Wii, PS3, Xbox 360
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Paint and thinner will once again alter the universe on November 18, 2012 as Disney Interactive announces the US launch date for its highly-anticipated action adventure game Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two. In Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, gamers will play as Mickey Mouse and for the first time ever, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, [...]

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Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two – Go Behind The Scenes With The Mickster
- May 16, 2012
- By Derrick Smith
- Nintendo Wii, Previews, PS3, Videos, Xbox 360
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Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two returns Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to Wasteland, an alternate world filled with 80 years of forgotten Disney characters and theme park attractions. But for the first time, Mickey and Oswald will join forces as true partners – Mickey with his magical paint brush that allows him to wield paint [...]

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Battleship The Video Game Now Available – See The Launch Trailer Inside
- May 16, 2012
- By Derrick Smith
- Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PS3, Videos, Xbox 360
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It’s time to engage in an epic battle at sea and on shore as Hasbro and Activision announced that Battleship the video game is available today at retail outlets nationwide. The game takes a hybrid approach combining military strategy and fast-paced first-person action gaming as players take control of a powerful naval fleet and experience the cinematic action of war [...]

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Men In Black: Alien Crisis Supporting The Sharp Shooter Move
- April 4, 2012
- By Derrick Smith
- News, Nintendo Wii, PS3, Xbox 360
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In anticipation of the release of the film Men in Black 3, in 3D in cinemas May 25th, 2012, Activision today announced that the videogame Men In Black: Alien Crisis will hit shelves on the same day as its film counterpart for the PlayStation 3 with PlayStation Move support, Xbox 360 and the Wii system from Nintendo. All versions of [...]

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Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two – Coming To Multiple Consoles This Fall
- March 23, 2012
- By Derrick Smith
- News, Nintendo Wii, PS3, Xbox 360
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Disney UK today announced the development of Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, the sequel to the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Disney Epic Mickey video game. In Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, gamers will play as Mickey Mouse and for the first time ever, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Walt Disney’s first cartoon star, in [...]

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Captain Morgane and the Golden Turtle: PS3 & PC UK Launch Pushed Back To March 30th
- March 15, 2012
- By Derrick Smith
- Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PC, PS3
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Reef Entertainment and Wizarbox have announced that the UK launch of Captain Morgane and the Golden Turtle on PS3 & PC has been moved to March 30th, 2012. Craig Lewis, Commercial Director of Reef Entertainment said; “We’re obviously disappointed that we couldn’t launch the PS3, PC, Nintendo Wii & DS versions all at the same time, but due to some [...]

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Future Publishing Launches Nintendo-Gamer.Net
- February 14, 2012
- By Derrick Smith
- 3DS, News, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
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Future Publishing has launched a new website, Nintendo-Gamer.net, aimed at providing a blend of opinion and reaction to the latest Nintendo news. The new website is said to bring Nintendo gamer’s uncompromising honesty, unrivalled authority and irreverent humor to the web, concentrating on in-depth reviews of the games that matter to Nintendo fans, while also celebrating the antics of the [...]

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Prince of Persia Now Available For 3DS Nintendo Shop & Wii Virtual Shop
- January 19, 2012
- By Derrick Smith
- 3DS, News, Nintendo Wii
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Ubisoft has announced that Prince of Persia, the classic platforming game, is now available to download for the Wii Virtual console and the 3DS Nintendo eShop. Prince of Persia is considered a pioneer in the platforming genre and will have players venturing through sprawling levels, dodging deadly traps and engaging in swordfights, before facing the evil Grand Vizier, in order [...]

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Link’s Upcoming Adventure Gets More Gameplay Detail Updates
- October 21, 2011
- By Derrick Smith
- News, Nintendo Wii, Updates
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Nintendo has revealed more details about the captivating areas, items and game play in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword game, launching exclusively for Wii on November 18th in Europe and the 20th in the US. This week, the Eldin Volcano area comes into focus, as well as the game’s connection between music and game play through the newly revealed [...]

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Hulu Plus Coming To Nintendo Systems As Nintendo 3DS Preps For Video Recording
- October 21, 2011
- By Derrick Smith
- 3DS, Featured, News, Nintendo Wii
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Nintendo 3DS and Wii owners will soon have the ability to access even more of their favorite TV shows and movies: the Hulu Plus service will be added to both systems by the end of the year. Nintendo is also announcing new features being added to the Nintendo 3DS system, including the ability to record 3D videos, new musical artists [...]

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Heavy Fire: Afghanistan – New ‘On Rails’ Fast-Paced Shooter Coming In November
- October 18, 2011
- By Derrick Smith
- News, Nintendo Wii, PC, PS3
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Remember when going to the arcade was the greatest experience EVER, yeah I guess I am that old. Loading up on quarters and tackling those target popping baddies in games like Time Crisis or any of the sequels thereafter. Or what about you Dead Space fans like yours truly who jumped on Dead Space: Extraction waiting for those scary Necromorphs [...]

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – New Story and Character Details Revealed
- September 30, 2011
- By Derrick Smith
- Featured, News, Nintendo Wii, Previews
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Nintendo has revealed new details about the introductory storyline and game play in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, which will launch exclusively for the Wii on Nov. 20. The enhanced motion controls of the Wii Remote Plus (or Wii Remote controller with a Wii MotionPlus accessory) and Nunchuk controller allow for deeply immersive puzzle-solving challenges in this latest addition [...]

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X-Men Destiny Launch Trailer
- September 27, 2011
- By Derrick Smith
- Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PS3, Videos, Xbox 360
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Discover the hero within with this launch trailer for X-Men Destiny, coming to the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS TODAY!

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Bundle Highlights a Golden Autumn for Nintendo Games
- August 30, 2011
- By Derrick Smith
- 3DS, News, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
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Leaves won’t be the only things turning gold this fall as Nintendo prepares to launch an extraordinary lineup of games for its Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS game systems. At a recent meeting of GameStop retail store managers from across the United States, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing Scott Moffitt revealed new details about [...]

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Alvin and The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Coming To Kinect, Wii & DS
- July 7, 2011
- By Derrick Smith
- News, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked video game based upon the third installment of the animated feature film franchise that will hit theatres December 16th, 2011 has now been announced. Launching this November, the video game lets you sing and dance along with the film’s stars Alvin, Simon, Theodore and The Chipettes (Brittany, Eleanor and Jeanette), in an immersive motion-based experience. [...]

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Nintendo Unveils New Wii Package At $149.99
- May 4, 2011
- By Derrick Smith
- Nintendo Wii
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Already making room for the inevitable launch of their upcoming new home entertainment platform which has already been confirmed as a 2012 console release, Nintendo has now revealed the new price drop of the Wii. Nintendo is dropping the suggested retail price of its Wii system to $149.99 and including a Mario game with the Wii hardware. Starting May 15, [...]

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Race For Your Life In Need For Speed Run: Latest Teaser Inside
- April 29, 2011
- By Derrick Smith
- Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PS3, Videos, Xbox 360
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Get ready to rip up the road! All you adrenaline junkies and speed fiends will find yourselves on the wrong side of the law this November when you race for your lives in Need for Speed The Run. Launching on November 15, Need for Speed The Run lures players into an underground world of illicit, high-stakes racing. The heat is [...]

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Wii U: Go Behind The Scenes With Bayonetta 2 and See The Wonderful 101 as Nintendo Announces Two Zelda Games, Mario, Mario Kart and Other Fan-Favorite Franchises

NASCAR The Game: Inside Line Review

Skylanders: Giants Review

LEGO The Lord of the Rings UK Launch Date

Nintendo Drops Price of Wii To $129.99 In Time For Holiday Rush

Skylanders Giants Game & Features Trailer

NBA 2K13: See The Official Trailer Featuring The Work Of Momentous

‘La-Mulana’ Coming To WiiWare

Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two – See ‘The Story Begins’ Official Disney Trailer

The Amazing Spider-Man Swings Into Retailers Today

Nintendo Direct Event Happening This Friday @ 5am BST

Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two Receives US Launch Date

Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two – Go Behind The Scenes With The Mickster

Battleship The Video Game Now Available – See The Launch Trailer Inside

Men In Black: Alien Crisis Supporting The Sharp Shooter Move

Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two – Coming To Multiple Consoles This Fall

Captain Morgane and the Golden Turtle: PS3 & PC UK Launch Pushed Back To March 30th

Future Publishing Launches Nintendo-Gamer.Net

Prince of Persia Now Available For 3DS Nintendo Shop & Wii Virtual Shop

Link’s Upcoming Adventure Gets More Gameplay Detail Updates

Hulu Plus Coming To Nintendo Systems As Nintendo 3DS Preps For Video Recording

Heavy Fire: Afghanistan – New ‘On Rails’ Fast-Paced Shooter Coming In November

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – New Story and Character Details Revealed

X-Men Destiny Launch Trailer

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Bundle Highlights a Golden Autumn for Nintendo Games

Alvin and The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Coming To Kinect, Wii & DS

Nintendo Unveils New Wii Package At $149.99

Race For Your Life In Need For Speed Run: Latest Teaser Inside

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